Building Standards

Consultations

The above legislation introduces a new responsibility on the applicant/duly authorised agent to carry out consultations and include responses with the Building Warrant application. Failure to carry out appropriate consultations may result in delays in the Building Warrant process.

Prior to applying an applicant requires to consult with various bodies to establish if other requirements may affect the proposed design or adversely impact on compliance with the Building Regulations. A copy of the consultation response should be submitted as part of the Building Warrant application.

Examples of bodies that may require consultation are:

• Shetland Islands Council Planning, Licensing, Roads and Environmental Health Services
• Disability Shetland
• Highland and Islands Fire Brigade
• Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
• Scottish Water
• Northern Constabulary
• Care Commission
• Historic Scotland

See the contact details page for more information on how to contact these bodies.